ART
THE INTENSITY OF STILL LIFE: LIGHT, COLOUR AND COMPOSITION
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe practice of still life has been foundational for great painters from Vermeer to Hockney: this course will show you why! Develop your creative sensitivities in observational and expressive drawing
FULLY BOOKED: CAPTURE SCOTTISH SCAPES: EXPLORE EXPRESSIVE MIXED MEDIA
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWork with (don’t fight against) the fast-drying nature of acrylics and use mixed-media to create vibrant, atmospheric paintings (from excellent reference images provided by your Tutor), layer by layer. For
FULLY BOOKED: BREAKING THE RULES OF WATERCOLOUR
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSuitable for everyone who wishes to stretch their Watercolour ability to achieve some spectacular results. Be shown how to represent water in nature to convey energy, life and dynamism. Enjoy
TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL PAINTING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis informal and relaxed workshop is a gentle introduction to the delights of drawing from nature. You will spend the morning building confidence while closely observing individual flower petals, leaves and
MAKE THE MOST OF WATERCOLOURS (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWatercolour is a beguiling medium, fast-drying, responsive and versatile. Its transparency lends colour a luminosity that is unmatched by other media. Learn how to use watercolour with confidence over a
FULLY BOOKED: DRAMATIC SKIES, LAND AND SEASCAPE IN SOFT PASTELS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExtend your artistic skills using pastels to create expressive seascapes, landscapes and dramatic skies. With demonstrations throughout, gentle guidance for beginners, encouragement for the more experienced and constructive one-to-one critique
FULLY BOOKED: INTRODUCTION TO MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomLearn ancient skills involved in the embellishment of a manuscript with rich colours and pure gold leaf. Working with both traditional and modern materials and techniques (all materials provided) you
FULLY BOOKED: FURTHER MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis course involves more advanced illumination techniques and is therefore NOT suitable for beginners. Those who have already attended the beginner's course (INTRODUCTION TO MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION, 19-21 April) and
PEN, INK AND COLOURED PENCIL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomBring your own photographs (animal portraits, birds or landscapes make good subjects) or inanimate objects to work from. Learn about the different ways you can use pen and ink with
FULLY BOOKED: CONTEMPORARY PAINTING: BETWEEN ABSTRACTION AND REPRESENTATION
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis is a practical course exploring the relationship between abstraction and representation in painting. You will be encouraged to develop your technical skills with your chosen media and to extend